DECEMBER THIRTEENTH 2025 FALL COMMENCEMENT
_______________________ This booklet was printed before final semester grades were submitted; therefore, the list of graduates and honors may not be accurate. In addition, some students may not be listed because they completed degree requirements later than anticipated and missed the printing deadline. All degrees and declaration of related honors will be confirmed and validated via official transcript, which will include all grades for courses completed through the past semester. In all cases, the actual awarding of a college degree is subject to verification by the Registrar. Therefore, these exercises are to be considered ceremonial. _______________________ The views or opinions expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of Kutztown University. During the commencement ceremony, individual names will be read. In consideration of those who follow, please refrain from applauding until names have been read for all students receiving particular degrees. Kindly silence all phones and electronic devices during the ceremony. Professional photographers will take pictures of the graduates. __________________________ Special thanks to the many KU faculty, staff and students who worked together to ensure the success of this special day for the December 2025 graduates.
Contents Graduate and Undergraduate Studies PROGRAM SPEAKERS CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES: College of Business College of Education College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Visual and Performing Arts _________ HONOR SOCIETIES _________ HONORS & ACADEMIC REGALIA _________ University Symbols UNIVERSITY MACE & PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION _________ Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education BOARD OF GOVERNORS & KU COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES _________ ALMA MATER
Program ANNOUNCEMENTS................................................................................................ Matt Santos ’03, M.S. Vice President, University Relations and Athletics POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE: March No. 1, Op. 39 (Edward Elgar) NATIONAL ANTHEM (Francis Scott Key) WELCOME ...........................................................................................................Philip A. Cavalier, Ph.D. President PA STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER ..................................... Guido M. Pichini ’74, B.S., ’16, L.H.D. (h.c.) EDUCATION GREETINGS Chair Emeritus, Board of Governors Member, Council of Trustees GRADUATE STUDENT REMARKS ............................................................... Summia Shah, B.S., MBA Computer Science: Software Development UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT REMARKS...............................................................Tesia N. Campbell Communication Studies ALUMNI GREETINGS ............................................................................. Stephen W. Jones '00, B.S.B.A. Member, Alumni Council COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ...............................................................Alexander D. Hernandez, Ph.D. Professor, Biological Sciences PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES..................................Lorin Basden Arnold, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs CONFERRING OF DEGREES....................................................................................... President Cavalier ALMA MATER: Tune Aurelia (Clyde Francis Lytle) RECESSIONAL: Crown Imperial (W. Walton) Peg Speirs, Ph.D.; Grand Marshal Lisa Frye '90, B.S.Ed./B.S., '93, M.S., Ph.D.; Tracy Keyes, Ed.D.; Brian G. Kronenthal, Ph.D.; Karen Wanamaker, M.L.S., M.Ed.; Usher Marshals Ina Grapenthin, Ed.D., Organist; Carlee Bonanno ’26, Vocalist *Audience remains seated. **All who are able, please stand. * ** ** *
Speakers Dr. ALEXANDER D. HERNANDEZ has more than 30 years' experience in research and education-related roles at various institutes and universities around the world, including The Southeast Environmental Research Center at Florida International University, The Primate Research Institute of Kyoto University, The Center for Infectious Disease Dynamics at Penn State University, and The James Hutton Institute in Scotland. For the last 11 years, he has been a professor of biology at Kutztown University. At KU, Hernandez teaches courses in parasitology, aquatic ecology and research methods in biology. He has supervised more than 30 undergraduate students in independent research projects, with most of them presenting their work at regional, national and international conferences. In addition, he helps supervise undergraduate internships at collaborating local health networks and non-profit organizations. Hernandez is a parasitologist whose research focuses on the ecology of parasite transmission, host-parasite interactions and the management of parasitic diseases in wildlife and livestock. His research has resulted in more than 20 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and book chapters on the biology of parasites in a wide range of hosts and eco-systems, including trout streams in Michigan, blackwater streams in New Jersey, hyenas in Africa, monkeys in Japan, wild rabbits in Scotland and organic pigs in Pennsylvania as well as other states across the country. Hernandez earned a B.A. in biological sciences from Rutgers University–New Brunswick in 1994, followed by his M.S. degree in ecology, evolution and behavior from Michigan State University in 1997. He earned a Ph.D. in ecology and evolution from Rutgers University–New Brunswick in 2006. SUMMIA SHAH of Allentown, Pa., graduates with a Master of Science in computer science with a concentration in software development. She previously earned a Bachelor of Science in software engineering from the University of Portsmouth, U.K., in 2019. After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked as a software engineer at Blueteq Ltd., where she modernized systems and implemented object-oriented programming principles. She later completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on business computing and analytics from DeSales University in 2023. During her time at KU, Shah served as a graduate assistant in the Office of the Vice Provost, where she worked as an information technology project manager. In this role, she analyzed and mapped reporting workflows. She also completed a Power Platform certificate to support her research into AI tools, and collaborated with the marketing team to improve visibility and usability of KU ADVANCE’s online presence. In addition, Shah completed several independent and academic projects, including a cryptocurrency analytics web application, and a systems-level project focusing on inter-process communication. Demonstrating leadership skills, she took on the responsibilities of a software project manager, planning and coordinating as though she were overseeing a team of 25 developers to deliver a full software product lifecycle.
TESIA N. CAMPBELL of Mertztown, Pa., graduates magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies and a minor in performance and storytelling. She has experience in theater production, teaching, acting and writing, which has driven her passion for using communication and performance to connect, inspire and create a positive impact. Campbell's KU journey began in the mid-90s. After a couple of semesters, she changed course and earned two associates' degrees in communications and liberal arts from Lehigh Carbon Community College. She became the founder, artistic director and executive producer of Global ImpACTORS Group (GIG) from 2013-23, which produced 12 stage plays and several short films and videos. She is an accomplished playwright, producer and filmmaker, as well as a board member and volunteer for several nonprofit organizations, working within local and national communities and with various charities. She gives her time and talents generously to causes including local theatre and housing insecurity. Seeing her daughter, Jada Lichtenwalner, go on to graduate from KU in 2022, Campbell found the drive to return to the university to complete her bachelor's degree. While completing her degree, she maintained her full-time job. Since 2021, she has been a marketing manager at Touchstone Capital, Inc., Pittsburgh, where she leads marketing and manages content creation, webinar creation, presentation design and video production. Speakers
* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. Master of Business Administration FALL: Delaney Mae Beard, Pennsylvania Western University, Bachelor of Science Jalen X. Devose, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science James Cameron Gallo, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Sarah Christine Lang, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Caitlin Lillian Love, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • Nicole Renee Mannon, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science Logan Paul Monahan, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Jackson C. Novak, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Taylor Elizabeth Rapel, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Mia Mara Simpson, Lindenwood University, Bachelor of Arts Business Administration Basant Singh, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Conor Robert Steward, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration • Lauren Marie Szuter, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Olivia Rose Vaccari, Temple University, Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science in Business Administration SUMMER: Shoug Alohali (Management) Kaherdin Charles (Management) Hailey Reh Denatala (Marketing) James Garrett Ebert (General Business)* Daniel William Hanley IV (Finance/Personal Financial Planning & Accounting)* # Jennifer Michele Henry (Human Resource Management)** Avery C. Hutchison (Marketing) Vincent M. Lattanzi (Management) Samantha J. Levey (General Business)* Julien Maldonado (Finance) Alivia Renee Miesowitz (General Business) Dane Edward Sandillo (Management) Gavin Michael Stone (Supply Chain Management) Christian A. Suriel (Finance) Ryan J. Walk (Finance) FALL: Sorangel Acosta Reyes (Management)** Saniyah Adams (General Business) Omar Al-Laty (Management) Ashlyn Brooke Althouse (Marketing) Jeffrey J. Anderton (General Business) Marilyn L. Arisa (Marketing) Mazen Mustafa Ayash (Supply Chain Management & Management)** # Jad Marc Baroudi (Marketing) Sade Blanco (Accounting)* Emily Frances Boyle (Marketing & Management)***∆ # Madison Avery Brenneman (Marketing) Gino Pietro Campagna (Management)* Aliyha Johana Carrasquilla (Accounting) Lucas Facundo Cherniak (Finance)** + Kyle W. Clegg (Marketing & Management) # Tyler Cleveland (Management) Gavin Coleman (General Business) Olivia Peyton Cox (Marketing & Management)*∆ # Garmondyu Jacob Davis (General Business) Nori V. Davis (Accounting) Alyssa N. DeSimone (Accounting)*** Michael James Fair (Finance)* Syraj Fazel (Management & Finance)** Max Harrison Fick (Accounting)*** Jacqui Benjamin Fleischman (Human Resource Management) Vincent Alexander Fusciardi (Marketing) William Joseph Gianesses (Finance) Vy Ha O'Neil (Marketing)* COLLEGE of BUSINESS Candidates for Degrees Anne Carroll, Ph.D., Dean Chali Nondo, Ph.D., Associate Dean • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Grayce Kristen Harris (Marketing) Logan Shane Hinkle (General Business)* Jacob Leroy Hoffman (Marketing & Finance) # Eric Samuel Howard (General Business) Jack B. Kahan (Marketing) Dylan Kaiser (Accounting) Kyle Kemsey Lantier (Management) Taniyah M. Lawler (Human Resource Management) Kyle Lawson (Finance) Markpaul Lecuyer (Accounting) Jax Kai Lucchese (Entrepreneurship)*** + Gavin Thomas Lund (Supply Chain Management) Michario K. Madden (Marketing)***∆ Clay Alan Manning (Accounting & Finance) Marko Maricic (Supply Chain Management)* Isabella A. Miccio (Entrepreneurship) Andrew Robert Miller (Entrepreneurship)** Van Nguyen (General Business)* David Michael Nicholl (Accounting) Victor Paakwesi Ninson (Finance) Nicole Parker (Human Resource Management)*** Travis Rach (Finance/Personal Financial Planning)*** Leslie Alexandra Ramos-Garcia (Marketing)*** Jader Balie Restrepo Jr. (Accounting) Mark Roginski (Marketing) Aidan Ross (Marketing)* Ryan Alexander Schernecke (Finance) Rowan James Sierra (Marketing) Logan Bruce Simmon (Management) Brandon Jacob Strausser (Finance) Ashley Vanessa Totoya (Marketing) Thomas James Ward (Marketing) Katrina Wolf (Entrepreneurship)*** Kelsey Marie Yob (Entrepreneurship) * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. Bachelor of Science SPORT MANAGEMENT SUMMER: Hayden Douglas Anderson Maximiliano Jose Antigua Figueroa Madison E.M. Beers Daniel Charles Bennett* Jaden Matthew Berger John R. Bozzola Jalen Javon Bryant Cardire C Cook Sean Dyer Lily Theresa Jachowicz Colton Daniel Long Ben Frank Martin III* Kameron Matthew Roberts Collin Setzer Yaseen Ehab Zohny FALL: Benjamin John Angstadt*** Slate Strohecker Clauser*** Christopher John Cleland Samuel William Colavito Anthony Frank Corrado Jr. Hannibal James Fleming Dennis Edward Lynch Evan Saul Marter Garrison Caleb Miller-Jones Megan Elizabeth Osilka* Desean Anthony Smith Madison Elizabeth Welsh**
COLLEGE of EDUCATION Rebecca West Burns, Ph.D., Dean Thomas R. Conway, Ed.D., Associate Dean Tracy Driehaus, Ed.D., Assistant Dean Education Doctorate SUMMER: Julie A Caruso, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science FALL: Tamie S. Dickson, George Mason University, Master of Education Master of Arts COUNSELING: CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH SUMMER: Hamlet Arana Jr., California University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Arts FALL: MIchelle Menkowski, Rutgers University, Bachelor of Arts Master of Education ELEMENTARY EDUCATION FALL: Paige Ewing, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science Catherine Rose Gibson, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Michael Robert Gray, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Marisa L. Hartline, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Erin Elizabeth Hench, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Megan Elizabeth Hughes, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Christine M. Johnson, Susquehanna University, Bachelor of Business Administration Nicole Lorish, Western Governors University, Bachelor of Arts Rachael Marie Miller, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Zachary Myers, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Carley Marie Scicchitano, University of Tampa, Bachelor of Arts Lynda Margaret Tomicich, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Alicia Marie Uhrig, Liberty University, Bachelor of Science INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY / DIGITAL CLASSROOM SUMMER: Brooke Lynn Beane, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science David Thomas McFadden, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Colin Andrew Quinn, Kutztown University, Master of Education Victoria Patrice St. George, Cedar Crest College, Bachelor of Science FALL: Ashlee Marie Basile, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Elizabeth Burrell, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Emma Mae Garneau, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education • Stephanie Rachel Goodwin, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Carolann Denise Green, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science in Education Zoe Aline Hudzik, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Hannah L. Klein, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Matthew J. Malak, King's College, Bachelor of Arts Alexander Orr, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Sabrina Tarbotton, Temple University, Bachelor of Science in Education MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION SUMMER: Hannah K. Boland, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education • Robert Capozzoli, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Emily R. Earlley, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education FALL: Eric Charles Boyer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Nicole Kane, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education READING SUMMER: Paige Kathleen Adams, Washington and Jefferson College, Bachelor of Arts * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. Carlee Amelia Angelucci, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Kaili Rebecca Brinker, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Michaela Renee Chang, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Meredith Brooke Clendaniel, University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science in Education Nicole Elizabeth Elskamp, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Karyssa Ally Geckle, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Kylie Mackenzie Helfrich, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Lauren Ashley Kavounas, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Education Shea Neal McGinley, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Amber Kathleen Plachko, Bloomsburg University, Bachelor of Science in Education Susan Jane Racek, Lehigh University, Master of Education Alexandra Richiez, East Stroudsburg University, Bachelor of Science Dawn R. Snyder, Lock Haven University, Bachelor of Arts Michelle Leigh Thomas, University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts in Education Decontee Frances Togba, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Elizabeth Mary Zimmerman, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education FALL: Alyssa Kiana Casantini, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education Molly Christina Dwyer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Felicia Foster, Millersville University, Bachelor of Science in Education Samantha Lauren Gould, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Katherine Elizabeth Klersy, Messiah College, Bachelor of Science Casey Quinto, LaSalle University, Master of Education • Samantha Lynette Wiik, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education SECONDARY EDUCATION COGNATE AREA: CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION SUMMER: Leslie Esperanza Cruz, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Jessica Renee' Gerken, Messiah University, Bachelor of Arts Evan Pensabene, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Alexis Jade Purnell, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education Justin M. Solt, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Christopher Matthew Valle, West Chester University, Bachelor of Science in Education FALL: Alyssa Joye Burden, Susquehanna University, Bachelor of Arts Kira Olivia Kern, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Dane Kress, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Science in Education Gregory Spencer Lerch, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Angelo Anthony Lucci, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education COGNATE AREA: MIDDLE LEVEL FALL: Kelly Lynn Boushell, Penn State University, Bachelor of Education COGNATE AREA: TEACHING FALL: Evan Ferri Cannon, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science STUDENT AFFAIRS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FALL: Lloyd Smith Jr., Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Master of Library Science SUMMER: Courtney Marie Aaron, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Adam J. Konsavage, Wilkes University, Master of Science in Education FALL: Keyanna Davis, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Arts Emily Kathleen Higgins, Susquehanna University, Bachelor of Arts Kelsey Lea Mazurek, Wilkes University, Master of Science • Lyndsay S. Schlegel, Albright College, Bachelor of Arts Emma Rose Swartz, Susquehanna University, Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science in Education ELEMENTARY EDUCATION SUMMER: Matthew Joseph Donovan (Pre K-4)* Blanca Margarita Maldonado (4-8 Math & Social Studies) Kayla June Shonk (Pre K-4)* • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
FALL: Madelyn Elaine Adams (Pre K-4)*** Brianna Grace Benes (Pre K-4)*** Kayla Faith Jin Bradley (Pre K-4)** Catherine R. Browning (Pre K-4)*** McKenna C. Cavenas (4-8 Math & Science)*** Isabella Monserrate Cohen (Pre K-4) Asia Iman Cortez (Pre K-4) Emily Dege (Pre K-4) Skylar Sabrina Reyes-Dixon (Pre K-4)*** Aurora Valencia Fantozzi (Pre K-4)*** Mikayla Joy Fuentes (Pre K-4)*** Rachel Leigh Grube (Pre K-4)* Ryan Mathew Hammond (4-8 Math & Social Studies)* Emily Hennett (Pre K-4)* Dakota Marie Kilbride (Pre K-4)*** Hannah Rae Kolasa (Pre K-4)** Chad Christian Laurence (Pre K-4)** Emily Lenhart (Pre K-4)*** Shaclaire Lewis (Pre K-4) Winter Victoria Mozeko (Pre K-4) Mariah Kathryn Reichley (Pre K-4)** MacKenzie Lee Riggins (Pre K-4)*** Madeline G. Ruhland (Pre K-4)** Emily Ann Sangiuliano (Pre K-4)*** Madison Rose Seier (Pre K-4)*** Zachary Richard Sirak (Pre K-4)*** Emma Elizabeth Smith (Pre K-4)** Priscilla Velez (Pre K-4)*** Jenna Michele Weidenheimer (Pre K-4)** Sophia Wentz (Pre K-4) Simone Michele Williams (Pre K-4)* Rayanne Makenna Witmer (Pre K-4)***∆ Kayleigh A. Zimmerman (Pre K-4)** LIBRARY SCIENCE FALL: David Curet*** Jessica R Hummel*** Patience Abigail Stigora SECONDARY EDUCATION SUMMER: Brenden Russell Smay (Social Studies)* Alexus Taylor Warne (Social Studies) FALL: Alain-Kyle Rubiano Alfonso (Computer Science)*** Bryan Christopher Algeo (Dual Certification - Special Education/ English) Rowen William Canaday (Social Studies) James Charles Cunningham (Social Studies)*** Port Adam Habalar (Social Studies)** Dezarae Marie Kirk (Dual Certification - Special Education/ English)*** Ritalynn Marie Palchanis (English)** Nicholas Michael Quinn (Social Studies) Tori E. Skutnick (English)*** Amanda Nicole Stevenson (Social Studies & English)***∆ # Mark David Stofflet Jr. (Social Studies)** SPECIAL EDUCATION SUMMER: Brianna Crystal Jerome Hidalgo (Education Studies)* Jordan Ouellette Kerekes (Teaching & Learning) Danielle M Lathrop (Education Studies) FALL: Amanda Rose Balboni (Pre K-4)*** Emily Rose Banka (Pre K-4) Koda Delani Barrett (Pre K-4)** Sabriya Brown (Teaching & Learning) Emily Rose Christiansen (Pre K-4)* Allison Caroline Crilly (Pre K-4)*** Lindsey Madison Deibert* Leah Elizabeth Hundley (Pre K-4)*** Emily Sue Miller** Emily Grace Nicholas (Pre K-4) Jonathan Robert Stevens*** Samaiyah Lynn Wright-McBride (Education Studies) Evan Robert Zwolenik** Ashley Marie Roberts (Pre K-4)*** SPECIALIZATION: VISUALLY IMPAIRED FALL: Matthew Robert Galante* Alina Michelle Guth***∆ Rachael Lynn Miller (Pre K-4)*** Bachelor of Science LIBRARY SCIENCE SUMMER Donovan David Reed*** # FALL: Lila Strohecker Clauser*** Mackenzie Stroup**∆ + * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. Laurie McMillan, Ph.D., Dean Deborah Hokien, Ph.D., Associate Dean Madeline Anthes, M.A., MFA, Assistant Dean Doctor of Social Work FALL: Samantha Leah Perales, Sul Ross State University, Master of Public Administration Master of Arts ENGLISH FALL: • Victoria Louise Smurthwaite, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Education Master of Public Administration SUMMER: Anne Frances Nimphius Vanderpool, Cedar Crest College, Bachelor of Science FALL: Jaclyn Rita Condi, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Khion Dior Smith, Wagner University, Bachelor of Arts Master of Science COMPUTER SCIENCE FALL: Christopher R. Clark, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Amber Rose Kulp, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Henry Blair Morales, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Summia Shah, University of Portsmouth, Bachelor of Science Joel Vincent Tulanowski, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Master of Social Work FALL: • Oyinkansola Simbiat Lawal, University of Ibaden, Master in Public Health Bachelor of Arts SUMMER: Bryant L. Carter (English) William Robert Close (English) COLLEGE of LIBERAL ARTS and SCIENCES Arthur Collier (English)** Rasheeda L. Fairnot (Sociology)* Nathan P. Gulen (Political Science) Mason R. Heck (Political Science)*** Jacob Matthew Hensinger (English)*** Kimberly Peralta (Sociology) Tabitha Grace Reedy (History) Tegan E. Shea (Political Science/Paralegal Studies) Joseph Peter Spinelli (Anthropology) Jack K Warner (Geography/Environment & Planning) FALL: Charlie Manuel Apanco (Spanish)** Samantha P. Baer (Sociology) Max Alejandro Barajas (English/Professional Writing) Taylor Rose Barnett (Sociology)* + Ashley R. Barzola (Political Science) Sophia Adelle Bretzik (English) Della Katherine Bullock (English) Sofi Cacho (Sociology) Lucas Facundo Cherniak (Political Science)** + Robert J. Christaldi Jr. (Political Science)*** + Morgan Olivia Clouser (English/Professional Writing & English)***∆ # Lee Coleman Jr. (Sociology) Stephanie Anastasia Crogan (English) # Miesha D. Cunningham (Sociology) Graydon C. Davis (History) Miguel Angel Diaz Jr. (Anthropology)** Tyler Thomas Engleman (Anthropology) Skylar H. Eshleman (Spanish)*** # Jason Michael Fisher (History) Laila Sandie Grantham (English) Lily Kathleen Haring (Political Science)*** Leigh Harman (History) Leah Raina Hart (Geography & English)*** # Joël Olivier Jackson (Sociology)* Skyler Leigh Jordan (Political Science)*** Hailey Brielle Juba (English) Madison A. Kocher (Sociology) Noah Wiliam Lecher (History) Carolyn Elizabeth Lee (Political Science) Gabriela Margot Martinez (English/Professional Writing) Ryan J. Mcshea (Geography/Globalization) Nathan Duane Rein (Anthropology)*** • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
Sachiel Rosa (Political Science)*** Alexandra Regina Rossi (Sociology)** Sainey Singhateh (English/Professional Writing) Allyson Jennifer Sodrosky (Political Science/Paralegal Studies)*** Mackenzie Stroup (History)**∆ + Lily Teti (Sociology) Tessa Jean VanDam (Political Science/Paralegal Studies)** Jessica Lynn Walker (English/Professional Writing & English)*** # Logan Brooke Wolf (Political Science/Paralegal Studies)** Linda Rose Zúñiga (Anthropology) # Bachelor of Science SUMMER: Thomas Herman Bammer III (Criminal Justice) Shautel J. Bowman (Psychology/General) Madeline Grace Butt (Psychology/General)*** Nathaniel Crabtree (Information Technology) Janisa Epifania Cruz (Psychology/General) Michael Vincent Cuomo (General Studies) Samuel Charles Daniel (Criminal Justice) Jessica Lauren Davies (Psychology/General) Madeline E. Graves (General Studies) Daisy Clara Hamoui (Psychology/General) Elyse Jones (General Studies) Kelsey Meadow Mackiewicz (General Studies) Johanna Danielle Merceus (Psychology/General) Jennifer A. Miller (General Studies) Harper Moore (Psychology/General) Christopher Felix Perdomo (Marine Science/Biology) Jacob Stanley Philips (Information Technology) Haylie M. Pineiro (Psychology/General) Hattie Grace Riess (Marine Science/Biology) Leakia Thomas (Psychology/General) Thomas Joseph Van Tassell (Criminal Justice) FALL: Carmen Acosta (Psychology/General) Drew Christian Alden (Computer Science)*** Antonio Enrique Amaris Hernandez (Physics) Melody Kasandra Arcos Molina (Psychology/General) Sara Armstrong (Biochemistry)*** Kenneth L. Au (Game Development & Computer Science)* # Joliene Bachman (Environmental Science/Geography) Taylor Rose Barnett (Criminal Justice)* + Olivia Grace Becker (Biology/Allied Health)*** Daryl Andrea Bellinger (Psychology/General) Mackenzie Riley Berger (Psychology/General) Shawn Patrick Bly (Biology/Allied Health) Courtney Marie Bodnar (Psychology/General)** Rachael Borelli (Psychology/General)** Caroline Rose Brubaker (Psychology/General) Jonathan Paul Bryson (Biochemistry) + Oliver W. Buck (Criminal Justice) Shannon Elizabeth Cassedy (Psychology/General) Robert J. Christaldi Jr. (Public Administration)*** + Kara Lynne Conner (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)** Christian Cordova (Game Development) Justin D. Costenbader (Computer Science)* Brittany Crosby (Chemistry) Nathan Thomas Cruise (Game Development) Luke Watson Daugherty (Information Technology)* Elijah J. Delacruz (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health) Dominick K. DellaRocca (Information Technology) Dylan Derhammer (Biology/Molecular/Microbiology/Cell Biology) Caitlyn Ann Dojka (Psychology/General) Perla Gabriela Dominguez Feliz (Psychology/General) Nathan Doyle (Biology/Allied Health)*** Haylee Rae Edwards (Biology/Allied Health) Riley Matthew Elonis (Environmental Science/Biology)* William Davies Everitt (Information Technology) Marissa Fortune (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)*** Sierra Destina Franco (Psychology/General)** Jacob John Frankel (Marine Science/Biology) Zachary Friend (General Studies) Allison L. Gerancher (Psychology/General)** Samarjit S. Gill (Computer Science) Richard Scott Gisondi Jr (Computer Science) Ariana Sussett Gonzalez (Biology/Allied Health) Mariana Grijalva Candanosa (Psychology/General)** Carly Haas (General Studies/Professional Studies) Kay R. Hacker (Psychology/General)** Jezannia Lynn Hacker-Russo (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Sarah N. Harvat (General Studies) Emily Gayle Hertzog (Criminal Justice) Charizma Jenna Hiles (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health) Jack Michael Hollar (Game Development) Sophia A. Hullings (Psychology/General) Taylor Elizabeth Humes (Psychology/General) Gavin Fisher Hungaski (Computer Science) Faith Jackson (Biology/Allied Health)* Alexa M. Karlowicz (Environmental Science/Biology)*** Jared R. Kelly (Computer Science) Noah M. Kensey (Criminal Justice) Kevin Fred Kershaw (Computer Science)* James Brewer King (Criminal Justice) Elizabeth A. Landis (Environmental Science/Biology) Emilia Valentina Landivar (Psychology/General) Valerie Autumn Leith (Environmental Science/Biology) Deanna Leperi (General Studies)*** Grace Frances Levy (Public Relations)***∆ + * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Aidan Lewis (Computer Science) John Walter Lilly Jr. (Information Technology) Alexander David Lowe (Computer Science) Emily Nicole Mack (Psychology/General)*** Alyssa Marie Margerum (Environmental Science/Biology & Biochemistry)*** # Andrew Christian Martin (Biology/Organismal/Ecology) Mia Rose Mason (Computer Science)*** Elizabeth Louise Miller (Biology/Allied Health)*** Anesu Mufudzi Mudzingwa Su (Computer Science) William G. S. Murray (Psychology/General)*** + Paytan S. Neafcy (Psychology/General) Landyn Overton (Computer Science)* Antonio Marco Pescatore (Computer Science) Michelle Hoang Quach (Biology/Pre-Medical & Health)** Alexander Michael Reed (Psychology/General)** Kolby Scott Rothenberger (Computer Science)*** Frank James Scarpa (Environmental Science/Chemistry) Thomas Schappell (Computer Science)*** Samuel Selkregg (Computer Science)*** Joseph Scott Slowik Jr. (Criminal Justice) Erica May Smith (Psychology/General) Josey Marie Sobeck (Psychology/General)***∆ Sarah A. Spranger (Environmental Science/Biology)*** Melody E. Stagg (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)***∆ Abby Steckel (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies)** Ryan K. Sweeney (Biology/Allied Health) Samantha Techentin (Criminal Justice/Paralegal Studies) Ryan C. Teefy (Criminal Justice) James Theodore Trythall (Information Technology) Devin H. Tulanowski (Chemistry)** Cheyenne L. Ulmer (Psychology/General)* Alexandria M. Wescott (Criminal Justice)** Cody Matthew Wieder (Information Technology) Jonathan Wilder (Psychology/General)* Ashlee Elizabeth Winkle (General Studies) Emily Alexandra Zaharia (Criminal Justice)*** Haley Zheng (Biochemistry) Bachelor of Social Work SUMMER: Gabrielle M. Brown* Valerie Lyn Dillee FALL: Randy Heredia Jax Kai Lucchese*** + Skylar Catherine Moucheron** Brooke M. Newman Sarah Evelyn Rice * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree.
Bradley Shope, Ph.D., Dean Amy Pfeiler-Wunder, Ph.D., Associate Dean Master of Arts ARTS ADMINISTRATION FALL: Patrick J. Donmoyer, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Cheyenne Getz, Penn State University, Bachelor of Arts Master of Education ART EDUCATION SUMMER: Victoria Noel Davenport, Penn State University, Bachelor of Science Kimberly Ann Tanzos, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science FALL: Frank A. Abbott II, University of Maryland, Bachelor of Arts • Kelly Ann Alansky, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Stephanie Kay Athanasaw, Mansfield University, Bachelor of Science in Education Erica Beyer, Penn State University, Bachelor of Arts • Shiane Renae Bomboy, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts • Corey R. Breneisen, Pratt Institute, Master of Fine Arts Amelia Marian Cain, Temple University, Bachelor of Science in Education Ashley Lauren Feldman, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts Michelle Marie Jones, State University of New York-Purchase, Bachelor of Fine Arts Kimberly Jeane Levine, Slippery Rock University, Master of Education Ann Catherine Soltysiak, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Science Julia A. Thomas, East Stroudsburg University, Master of Education Harley Wade Weigle, Shippensburg University, Bachelor of Arts Erin Weir, Messiah University, Bachelor of Science MUSIC EDUCATION FALL: Nancy Elizabeth Joy, West Chester University, Master of Education Master of Fine Arts COMMUNICATION DESIGN SUMMER: Kirk Wayne Demarais, John Brown University, Bachelor of Science Tracy Kretz, Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts Emily Claire Rudolph, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts COLLEGE of VISUAL and PERFORMING ARTS FALL: Roseld Victoriano Laguatan, Fashion Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Fine Arts Lisa Marie Wei, Kutztown University, Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts SUMMER: Gregory J. Coleman (Communication Studies) Lily Anne Dittmar (Communication Studies)** Allison Grace Horn (Communication Studies) Alexis N. Ott (Communication Studies)*** Cameron C. Poulos (Communication Studies) John White Stanfield III (Communication Studies) FALL: Brendan Adames (Music/Commercial)** Alison Renee Bender (Communication Studies)*** Brooke Amber Bode (Communication Studies) Jonathan Paul Bryson (Music) + Benjamin Ketner Bunnick (Communication Studies) Amerycal Jaudon Butts (Music/Commercial)* Tatiana Iliana-Alexi Campbell (Music/Business) Tesia Nicoli Campbell (Communication Studies)** Stephanie Anastasia Crogan (Communication Studies) # Audrey Michelle Davis (Communication Studies)*** Skylar H. Eshleman (Communication Studies)*** # Jillian H. Fitzpatrick (Communication Studies) Kara Gruver (Communication Studies)*** William Hechler II (Art History)*** Kaio Johns (Communication Studies)*** Blake Kenneth Johnson (Communication Studies) Reed Robert Larson (Communication Studies)*** Alexis Renee Latterman (Art History) Alexandria Logan Hart LeCadre (Communication Studies) Grace Frances Levy (Communication Studies)***∆ + Ken'Yon Semaj Livingston (Communication Studies) Nicholas Mazzoni (Music/Commercial)* Markus Andrew Polka (Music/Commercial) Edward Harold Samson Punzalan (Communication Studies) Madison Elizabeth Rakauckas (Music/Business)*** Nicholas Drayton Richel (Communication Studies) Nicholas Paul Sheiffele (Communication Studies) Emeli Diana Sosa (Music/Commercial) Elizabeth Mae Swope (Communication Studies)*** Tahitiana Torres Velazquez (Communication Studies) Linda Rose Zúñiga (Art History) # * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. • Member of the Alpha Epsilon Lambda Honor Society
* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude ∆ Honors Program # Student completed all requirements for a double major. + Student completed all requirements for a dual degree. Bachelor of Fine Arts SUMMER: Kamryn D. Barton (Communication Design) Madeline Mast (Communication Design)* Brianna E. Riffert (Animated Arts) FALL: Lex Richard Anderson (Animated Arts) Shayla Caneil Anderson-Buchanan (Communication Design)* Brandon Domingo Batres (Animated Arts)** Dylan Carson (Art) Caiden M. Ceneviva (Animated Arts) Joshua Lee Cheney (Art) Hannah Elizabeth Christ (Communication Design)*** Julian David Collazos Viteri (Animated Arts)*** Walter M. Curley (Communication Design) Holly M. DiLeo (Animated Arts)** Mallory Michelle Dover (Art)* Haley Farmer (Art)*** Samuel Alexander Fatzinger (Art) Aidan W. Halteman (Animated Arts)*** Jaden Taylor Harbeck (Communication Design)*** Arnold "AJ" Haynes (Communication Design) William Hechler II (Animated Arts)*** + Michael Joseph Hegedus (Communication Design)*** Nylah Savanah Hickson (Animated Arts) Isabella N. Knudsen (Communication Design) Yaquira Morales Murray (Animated Arts)*** William G. S. Murray (Art)*** + Aliyah Naomi Najera (Animated Arts) Jennifer Elizabeth Newman (Communication Design)* Ella Rager (Communication Design)*** Daniel Roe (Animated Arts)** Jameson Allen Ruth (Communication Design)*** Brianna Lynn Toscani (Art) Lucas Joseph Tucci (Communication Design) Selena Lee Vazquez (Art) Chloe Terese Walker (Animated Arts)* Jaden Madison Bea Ward (Communication Design) Nora P. Wentz (Animated Arts)*** Faith Ryann Wood (Communication Design) Bachelor of Science ART EDUCATION FALL: Eliza A. Bond Brooke Elizabeth Burrows*** Olivia Paige Edwards* Sophia M. Geddio Rebekah R. Gerringer*** Emily Griest Maggie Maree Laird Star Nicole McFadden Elexandria Nicole Seals (Alternative Settings) Elizabeth Ann Unangst** CINEMA, TELEVISION & MEDIA PRODUCTION SUMMER: Kaylee Ann Brulliea Brandon M. Chantrill Genevieve L. Krueger Donovan David Reed*** # Diana G. Suarez** Harrison R. Trebich* FALL: Surya Adinata Michael C. Androulakis Samuel Joseph Cadbury* Francesco Antonio Gerhart Sarah Madeline Love*** Luke Neely Michael Vos* SOCIAL MEDIA THEORY & STRATEGY SUMMER: Nicole N. Faris FALL: Grant Eric Andreus** Claire Elizabeth Hughes Chaya Maryann Jones** Julia Marie Kraus Sabrina Light Camryn Grace Walls*
HonorSocieties Kutztown University recognizes the academic achievements of its students through a variety of honor societies that promote academic achievement and leadership. Among these are: ALPHA BETA ALPHA: An honor society dedicated to serving library science majors, to further the professional knowledge of its members, to promote fellowship, and to recruit librarians. The society maintains an abiding interest in librarianship, to acquire a true professional spirit and a deep sense of responsibility to the profession, and to seek a sincere, sympathetic, and full understanding of the work and problems of human beings. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA: An honor society for graduate and professional school students. Selection is based on commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and outreach endeavors. Members of this society wear a silver insignia featuring the Greek letters AEΛ and scarlet and gray cords as part of their academic regalia. ALPHA EPSILON RHO: An honor society for students in electronic media. Members demonstrate superior scholarship and creative participation in broadcast and corporate production and activity. Candidates must be in the upper third of their class, with a GPA of 3.25 both overall and in their major. Members wear green and gold cords as part of their academic regalia. ALPHA KAPPA DELTA: An honor society for students in sociology. Members wear teal, double-twined cords as part of their academic regalia. ALPHA PHI SIGMA: An honor society for students with a major or minor in criminal justice. Students must achieve a 3.2 GPA in criminal justice courses and a 3.2 GPA overall. Members wear blue and gold cords, a royal blue medallion, and/ or a gold stole as part of their academic regalia. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA: An honor society that celebrates the scholarship and leadership of full- and part-time adult students in higher education. Members wear maroon and gold cords as part of their academic regalia. BETA BETA BETA (TRIBETA): An honor society for students dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and scientific research. Since its founding in 1922, more than 200,000 persons have been accepted into lifetime membership, and more than 670 chapters have been established throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Requirements: biology, marine science/biology or environmental science/biology major; second semester sophomore; at least three biology major courses (one at 200 level or above); 3.5 GPA overall and 3.5 in biology courses. CHI ALPHA EPSILON: An honor society for students who participate in developmental programs, including Act 101 and Student Support Services. In order to be eligible for induction into Chi Alpha Epsilon, a student must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for at least two consecutive semesters. Members wear blue and white cords as part of their academic regalia. CHI SIGMA IOTA: An international honor society for counselors in training, counselor educators, and professional counselors. It was established in 1985 by leaders in the counseling profession whose desire was to provide recognition for outstanding achievement and service. Chi Sigma Iota’s mission is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, leadership, and excellence in counseling, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic and clinical excellence in the counseling profession. DELTA ALPHA PI: An honor society for students with disabilities that facilitates the development of leadership and advocacy skills. Membership is open to undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 24 credits and achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.1. Graduate students must have completed a minimum of 18 credits and achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.3. Members wear blue and gold cords as part of their academic regalia.
DELTA PHI ALPHA: An honor society that seeks to recognize excellence in the study of German. The society aims to promote the study of the German language, literature, and civilization and endeavors to emphasize those aspects of German life and culture which are of universal value and which contribute to the eternal search for peace and truth. GAMMA THETA UPSILON: A geographical honor society in which students must have an overall GPA of 3.3 or better with at least three Geography courses and a GPA of 3.3 or better in Geography, and at least 36 completed semester hours. Members wear three cords (blue, gold, and brown) which represent the colors of Gamma Theta Upsilon. KAPPA DELTA PI: An honor society that recognizes students of exceptional ability and achievement studying in all fields of education. Members wear green and purple cords as part of their academic regalia. KAPPA MU EPSILON: An honor society for students who have maintained standards of scholarship, have professional merit, and have attained academic distinction in mathematics and other closely related fields. Members wear a pin as part of their academic regalia. LAMBDA PI ETA: An honor society for students in communication studies who have completed 60 credits, have a GPA of 3.0 overall, and a 3.25 GPA in the major. Members wear gold cords as part of their academic regalia. PHI ALPHA: An honor society for students in social work who have a GPA of 3.0 overall and a 3.25 GPA in the major. Members wear blue and gold cords as part of their academic regalia. PHI ALPHA THETA: An honor society for students in history who have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Members wear red sashes with the Phi Alpha Theta insignia as part of their academic regalia. PHI BETA DELTA: An honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education. International or domestic students must demonstrate high scholastic achievement in the pursuit of academic studies. Members wear a medallion with a red and gold ribbon as part of their academic regalia. PHI KAPPA PHI: A selective honor society for all academic disciplines that recognizes outstanding achievement in all fields of higher education. Members wear a medallion on a blue ribbon as part of their academic regalia. PI SIGMA ALPHA: An honor society for students in political science and public administration. Students who meet the grade and course requirements are invited to membership during the spring semester of each academic year. Members wear a white enamel medallion with Pi Sigma Alpha in black, trimmed in gold on a red cord. Members wear white and red cords as part of their academic regalia. PSI CHI: An honor society for students in psychology who have a GPA of 3.33 overall. Members wear white and blue cords as part of their academic regalia. SALUTE VETERANS NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Service. Academics. Leadership. Unity. Tribute. The only honor society that recognizes the academic achievements of Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Military and Veteran students. Founded in 2009, this honor society symbolizes veterans bettering themselves through the pursuit of knowledge and the commitment to honor those who are at the tip of the spear across the nation. Students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate students) and GPA of 3.5 (graduate students). Members wear a blue and gold or white and blue stole as part of their academic regalia. SIGMA DELTA PI: An honor society for students in Spanish that promotes cultural activities on Hispanic themes and diversity among students, faculty, and the surrounding community. SIGMA PI SIGMA: An honor society dedicated to recognizing outstanding scholarly achievement in physics. Members wear green and white cords as part of their academic regalia. SIGMA TAU DELTA: An honor society in English that recognizes distinctive achievement, fosters the discipline, and promotes interest in the English language and literature. Members wear crimson and black cords as part of their academic regalia.
Honors Honors designations for the purposes of the commencement ceremony are determined according to the academic record exclusive of the last semester of attendance. Undergraduate students who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.40 or higher will be provided an honors medallion, and will also have the honors designated in this program. Undergraduate students who achieve the honors designation following the completion of the semester are recognized through a notation on the diploma and their official transcript. The following cumulative quality point averages must be earned to achieve graduation with honors: cum laude 3.40, magna cum laude 3.60 and summa cum laude 3.80. Latin, the medieval language of scholars, is still used on the commencement program to keep with tradition in designating honors. * CUM LAUDE — with honor ** MAGNA CUM LAUDE — with high honor *** SUMMA CUM LAUDE — with higheSt honor __________________________ A NOTE on ACADEMIC REGALIA Academic regalia worn at American college exercises today goes back in its essential features to the middle ages. The oldest universities of northern Europe, such as Paris and Oxford, grew out of church schools, hence they wore clerical garb largely borrowed from the monastic dress of their day. The head covering was developed out of the skullcap worn by the clergy in cold weather. In the universities this skullcap acquired a point on top that gradually evolved into a tassel. In this country it has been replaced by the familiar mortarboard, which still however, retains the medieval tassel. The gown worn today is the medieval roba and seems to have been borrowed from the habit of the Benedictine monks. Bachelors and masters could be distinguished by the simplicity or elaborateness of their gowns – the masters’ gowns were often furred – and this survives today in the ornamentation found on doctoral gowns. The wide velvet borders extending down the front of the doctoral gown, the velvet chevrons on the lined bell sleeves, and the borders of most hoods, are in the color of the scholarly field of the wearer. The hood (the medieval caputium) was originally worn over the head, and otherwise dropped onto the shoulders like a cowl. Master’s degree holders wear distinctively colored hoods that signify the wearer’s degree. The most common of these seen in the procession are: Arts, Letters and Humanities........................... White Business ...........................................................Drab Criminal Justice................................... Midnight Blue Economics .................................................... Copper Education .................................................Light Blue Engineering...................................................Orange Fine Arts..........................................................Brown Journalism .................................................. Crimson Law ................................................................ Purple Library Science ..............................................Lemon Medicine .........................................................Green Music ................................................................ Pink Nursing .......................................................... Peach Oratory (Speech) ....................................Silver Grey Philosophy ................................................Dark Blue Physical Education................................ Sage Green Public Health........................................ Salmon Pink Public Administration...........................Peacock Blue Science .............................................................Gold Social Science ...............................................Cream Social Work.....................................................Citron Theology ....................................................... Scarlet
UniversitySymbols The UNIVERSITY MACE, used almost exclusively at commencement exercises or other formal, ceremonial functions, is a decorative version of the weapon of the same name used in the Middle Ages, and represents the authority of the university. The Kutztown University mace was designed by Stephen Culberson ’16, a crafts major, at the request of the KU Student Government Board, and was presented to the president as a gift on behalf of all students. The mace is made of walnut from a tree that existed on Culberson’s grandfather’s farm. The lathe work was performed by Culberson. The date noted on the mace represents the year in which the university originally received its charter and the year of the university’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The crowning element atop the mace is the “keystone,” which was used in the original Keystone State Normal School official seal. Since the inception of the university, the mace has traditionally been carried by a grand marshal at official university ceremonies. The honor of grand marshal is bestowed by the president, and usually is a tenured faculty member who has attained the greatest seniority. PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLIONS have served for centuries as remembrances of specific events or to recognize meritorious service or conduct. Medallions have also been used and worn to indicate leadership and authority. The Kutztown University presidential medallion is worn by the university president with academic regalia at formal functions such as commencement. The medallion serves to identify the university president as the leader of a community of scholars. The design elements of the medallion incorporate recognition of achieving university status and display the commonwealth seal. On the chain supporting the medallion are the names of all who have served the institution as either principal or president. Additionally, all preceding names of the institution – Keystone State Normal School, Kutztown State Teachers College and Kutztown State College – as well as drawings of the university’s most historic buildings, are engraved.
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